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Earlham College

Earlham College

Richmond, IN · Town · 670 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$24,714
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$50,797
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Rooted in Quaker values of peace, equality, and global engagement, Earlham College is a collaborative liberal arts institution best known for its deeply egalitarian campus culture, where students and professors address each other by their first names. Academically, the college excels in the natural sciences, international studies, and peace and global studies, all of which are enhanced by the distinctive "Epic Journey" program that guarantees up to $5,000 in funding for every student to pursue a personalized internship or undergraduate research project. This close-knit, socially conscious student body thrives in a highly inclusive, sustainability-focused environment that prioritizes real-world problem-solving and extensive study-abroad opportunities.

Wikipedia:Earlham College is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana, United States. The college was established in 1847 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and has a strong focus on Quaker values such as integrity, a commitment to peace and social justice, mutual respect, and community decision-making. Earlham School of Religion is its affiliated graduate seminary.

Location
Richmond, IN, 47374-4095 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
55 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$53,930
Housing & food (on campus)$13,985
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$73,526
Average net price$24,714
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$53,930
Housing & food (on campus)$13,985
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$73,526
Average net price$24,714
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: earlham.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Earlham College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$56,784
Fees$980
Housing$8,300
Food$7,462
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,124
Transportation$300
Total published by the school$73,526
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,178
$30–48k
$15,658
$48–75k
$19,768
$75–110k
$26,136
$110k+
$31,058
Merit aid · 2024-25
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$35,537
First-years who got one26
Source: Earlham College's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
65%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
74% graduated · 19% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$35,430
10 yrs after entry$50,797
Debt
Median at graduation$23,488
Monthly payment$249
Middle 50% owe$9.4k–$30.4k
90th percentile$33,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1219
R 570–660 · M 540–630
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 24–33 · E 21–34 · M 24–28
SAT middle 50%: 1110–1290
40080012001600

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Earlham College: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Earlham College's Common Data Set for 2024-25 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 47%Women 53%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
7 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
23%
Family income
$62,075
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
6%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
18%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$35,430
After 10 yrs
$50,797
Research and Experimental Psychology27
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology19
Business Administration, Management and Operations19
Biology, General10
Neurobiology and Neurosciences9
Economics9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General7
Data Science7
Fine and Studio Arts7
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies6
Computer Science6
History6
Area Studies5
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution5
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other4
Chemistry4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$416M
Full-time faculty
96%
Faculty salary
$8,169/mo
Teaching spend
$38,316
per student
Federal loans
43%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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